The University of Findlay

www.findlay.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,878

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,042

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.26%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.6%

3,554 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,811

57.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.2%

437 Graduates

About

The University of Findlay is a higher education institution located in Hancock County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at The University of Findlay were General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees awarded), General Education (55 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (53 degrees).

In 2021, 955 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Findlay. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (719 degrees), 27.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Findlay is $35,878, which is $12,694 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Findlay is $35,878, which is $12,694 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,042.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending The University of Findlay received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,878

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at The University of Findlay was $35,878. The cost of tuition at The University of Findlay is $12,694 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Findlay (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,042

2021 Value

12.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 The University of Findlay had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,042. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of The University of Findlay grew by 12.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Findlay (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,414

Room and Board

$1,348

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Findlay was of $8,414 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,348. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Findlay (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at The University of Findlay received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.56% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Findlay (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Findlay was 1.26%, which represents 12 out of the 956 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of Findlay received 3,554 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.96% annual growth. Out of those 3,554 applicants, 2,971 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,811 students enrolled at The University of Findlay in 2021. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Findlay has an overall enrollment yield of 21.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,971

Accepted Out of 3,554

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Findlay was 83.6% (2,971 admissions from 3,554 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.96%, while admissions grew by 10.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Findlay (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

122

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Findlay in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Findlay had a total enrollment of 4,811 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The University of Findlay is 2,777 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,034. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at The University of Findlay are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Findlay, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Findlay in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.3%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.3%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Male (1.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Findlay in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,811 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Findlay is 2,777 and the part-time enrollment is 2,034. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at The University of Findlay are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Findlay (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Findlay was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), The University of Findlay had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Findlay (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,034 enrolled students
Black or African American
173 enrolled students
Two or More Races
91 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Findlay is 63.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 1.68% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,145 students (23.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 287 more women than men received degrees from The University of Findlay. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Findlay is white (719 degrees awarded). There were 27.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at The University of Findlay is General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (55 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (53 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Findlay, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), and EDUCATION. (115 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Findlay are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,658,380 people), Registered nurses (1,392,035 people), Secondary school teachers (427,706 people), Education administrators (267,341 people), and Other managers (199,252 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Findlay in 2021 are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), EDUCATION. (115 degrees), Health (297 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Findlay are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at The University of Findlay are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), EDUCATION. (115 degrees), Health (297 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Findlay are Elementary & secondary schools (2,886,340 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,601,994 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (372,595 people), Outpatient care centers (285,188 people), and Offices of physicians (229,017 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Findlay.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
70 degree-majors awarded
Equestrian Studies
54 degree-majors awarded
General Animal Sciences
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Findlay was General Business Administration & Management with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Findlay according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

334

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

621

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 334 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Findlay, which is 0.538 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (621).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Findlay by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Findlay in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Findlay in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.867 times less than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from The University of Findlay completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The University of Findlay is Male and Hispanic or Latino (70% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
719 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Findlay is white (719 degrees awarded). There were 27.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

6.07% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
470 degrees awarded
White Male
249 degrees awarded
Asian Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Findlay is white female (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (249 degrees).

Operations

The University of Findlay has an endowment valued at nearly $55.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.3M (22.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, The University of Findlay had a total salary expenditure of 80.6M. The University of Findlay employs 94 Assistant professors, 48 Instructors and 48 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of Findlay are Female Assistant professor (51), Male Assistant professor (43), and Male Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Findlay are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Endowment

$55.5M

2021 Endowment

26.1%

growth from 2020

The University of Findlay has an endowment valued at about $55.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Findlay grew 26.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.11M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Findlay (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.3M

2021 Salaries

1.32%

decline from 2020

In 2021, The University of Findlay paid a median of $38.3M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($80.6M) and a 1.32% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

214

Number of Employees

In 2021, The University of Findlay paid a total of $16.2M to 214 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

94 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Findlay were Assistant professor with 94 employees, Instructor with 48 employees, and Associate professor with 48 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Findlay were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Findlay was Female Assistant professor with 51 employees, Male Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Male Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of Findlay.